RCSI president: ‘Every health service workaround takes time away from patient care’
New college of surgeons president Prof Deborah McNamara says outdated operating theatres and IT systems are among the challenges adding to pressure on staff
RCSI
High temperatures and factors such as obesity ‘driving global rises in stroke’
Although stroke is preventable, it causes 7m deaths each year
Irish scientists develop Sepsis breakthrough
Irish company’s breakthrough approach to treating sepsis could save millions of lives worldwide
Stroke patients complain of poor communication in hospital and on discharge
Study by RCSI finds communication ‘biggest gap’ in care, with one describing how she had to ‘stalk’ her consultant to get answers
Small number of lockdown babies have gaps in communication skills, study shows
Researchers say the findings point to the need for continued screening and additional support
Stephen Murphy wins RCSI award for a sculpture of his premature newborn son
‘Our baby, PJ, he’s a miracle – I’m not kidding. He had so many obstacles, he shouldn’t even exist’
Hundreds of overseas nurses hoping to work in Ireland stuck in visa ‘logjam’, says recruiter
Costly delays make Ireland less attractive as a work destination, nurses say
Prof Sarah Rogers obituary: Empathetic clinician with a flair for music
A ‘force of nature’, friends and colleagues recalled her exuberance, curiosity and kindness
Tony Holohan criticises desire for simplistic solutions during Covid pandemic
‘We would all have loved to find the silver bullet ... but the reality was far more complex,’ former CMO tells conference
Prejudice, unconscious bias, microaggressions: racism takes many forms in higher education
Opinion: A third of college staff from minority groups say their contributions have been minimised at work based on their race or ethnic background
Surgery waiting lists: ‘Emergency department patients will always win over elective patients’
Surgeons Deborah McNamara and Kevin Barry offer insight into how hospitals can deal with backlogs in surgery in the context of Covid and why Ireland needs more surgeons
Some 20 Ukrainians apply to become teachers in the State
‘Tailored process’ developed to support registration and vetting of qualified Ukrainians
Shortage of doctors leads to positive employment prospects for grads
Healthcare: choosing to study medicine is not a decision to be taken lightly
CAO options: Courses you may have missed
A selection of popular and less well-known courses that may be right for you
‘It’s life or death’: Turf burning in urban areas blamed for rise in stroke admissions
Turf responsible for more air pollution than coal in Dublin and Birr, study finds
Sweden’s policymaker defends Covid response at Dublin conference
Country’s approach similar to others and had similar results, Dr Anders Tegnell says
Writing can brighten and enlighten – just let it flow
Here are five benefits to exploring the power of writing and how it can serve to brighten and enlighten
‘Most determined spirit’ – Brian Maye on William Lawless, United Irishman and French officer
An Irishman’s Diary
‘There aren’t enough good people out there’: Why can’t the HSE find more staff?
Young staff emigrating and older staff retiring early part of complex chain of problems
Rotunda process used to pick next master ‘needs to be challenged’
Top obstetrics and gynaecology expert echoes ‘outrage’ expressed by ‘dozens’ of doctors
I’m inspired by how science fought Covid-19. Can you recommend a college course?
There are a range of excellent programmes in areas from biology to biotechnology
How to enjoy your job: Learn to experience ‘flow’ – and blame your boss if you can’t
Find work that plays to your talents, seek allies at work – and blame your boss
Citizens’ jury needed to deliver verdict on use of genomics in State
Group of 25 people sought to consider how should genetics be applied and regulated
Should you consider a career in the pharmacy sector?
There are signs that the pharma industry - one of the most tightly regulated in the world - is changing
Study shows differences between male and female surgeons
Canadian study finds fewer complications for female patients operated on by females
Helping first responders deal with on the job trauma
'I wish my brain could forget what my eyes have seen.' New RCSI programme aims to support emergency workers
‘We won’t be teaching philosophy’: Meet Ireland’s five newest universities
Higher education is being transformed with merger of institutes of technology - but some fear it is a step in wrong direction
Experts say State needs ‘plan B’ of tighter restrictions to fight Omicron wave
Fears expressed about impact of infection on hospitals as new strain takes over
Ciara Grant hoping to make the leap from hospital ward to professional ranks
‘I’m so far from the hero, I went back to help on non-Covid wards ... I helped out, a little bit’
RCSI first Irish higher level institution to launch race equality action plan
Plan seeks to encourage students, academics to speak out about discrimination, harassment
HSE audit highlights major flaws in recruitment of junior doctors
One-quarter had not fully completed all occupational health assessments – report
Former PTSB chief Jeremy Masding joins board of medtech group i360 Medical
First corporate move by Welshman since stepping down from top job at Irish lender
Ireland is on the cusp of yet another Covid-related disaster
Health services and schools will bear the brunt as we fail to take action on latest wave
Busy children’s hospitals due to respiratory complaints and higher Covid cases
The fear among health staff is that flu plus Covid is going to make for a very difficult winter in our hospitals
Fewer surgeries and longer waiting lists due to pandemic, finds report
More than 30,000 people currently waiting for a general surgery procedure
Cork man is first recipient of sports-related concussion care fellowship
Parents need ‘correct information ’ on concussion in sports, says Dr Philip O’Halloran
Some students who achieved maximum points not offered preferred courses
Government signed off on system which left students with a 100 per cent score without a place on their first-choice programme.
Barrier of 600 points breached: Five takeaways from CAO offers
Brian Mooney: Maximum Leaving Cert points no longer secure that college place
CAO breakdown: Points reach record highs
Top grades for Leaving Cert class of 2021 leads to record CAO points in Round One
Mixed performance among Irish universities in latest university rankings
Trinity climbs to 146th, but four colleges slip down Times Higher Education league table
High rates of blood clotting linked to symptoms of Long Covid
RCSI researchers seek to explain why some suffer side-effects long after infection cleared
Concerns raised over impact of year-long child psychology waiting lists
Government announced a funding injection of €4 million designed to combat waiting times
Colleges plan to ‘maximise’ on campus experience for students
‘Vast majority’ of adults will have had opportunity to get vaccinated by September
The country that I love doesn’t seem to want me here
Ireland sucked me in, in that sad subtle way like a few too many pints, and I wanted to make a life here
Offering extra places is not sustainable, universities warn
Association hopes Government plan will dampen potential rise in college points
Science Foundation Ireland making a real difference for society and the economy
SFI has provided €40m in funding to projects tackling challenges in healthcare, climate change and financial services
Irish-led Highland Europe leads $20m fundraise for Unibuddy
VC led by Fergal Mullen backs company that helps university applicants
Clots related to AstraZeneca vaccine can be treated if detected early
Research shows increased awareness, early testing and clinical vigilance mitigate risk
Irish scientists make discovery on dangerous Covid clotting
Work could help in developing treatments to prevent life-threatening complication
State’s uptake of coronavirus vaccines to be among highest worldwide, says Holohan
Chief medical officer was speaking after receiving RCSI honour on Thursday
Q&A: Are Covid-19 vaccines on the way for teenagers and children in Ireland?
Inoculating children and younger teenagers may be key to living with virus long term
Covid-19 carries higher risk for morbidly obese men with heart disease – study
Chronic neurological conditions and cancer brought higher mortality rates, based on Irish data
HSE chief warns of ‘secondary harm’ from pandemic
Increased mortality from cancer one of the prices to be paid for lockdown, conference hears
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